RNZ

RNZ

Radio New Zealand

16 ratings
133 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 14, 2010
  • July 19, 2026

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Access New Zealand's public broadcaster's news, radio stations, podcasts, and on-demand video and audio content. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with features like bookmarking, favorites, and a play queue for personalized listening. Listen live or offline, and receive breaking news alerts.

Breaking news alerts and live coverage
Live streaming of all RNZ radio stations
On-demand programmes, podcasts, and series
Play queue for listening later or offline
Offline listening without internet access
Personalization with favorites and bookmarks
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What's New in RNZ

4.3

July 19, 2026

You can now read our Life content directly in the app, so there's no need to switch to the RNZ website. We've also made maintenance updates and performance improvements to help keep the app running smoothly.

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User reviews

Crashes on open

It’s been crashing immediately on opening since the last update. Latest iOS, iPhone 15.
Still waiting for an update.
It’s a good app, when it’s working. Other than the repeated stories, which is a little unusual.

Why can’t I zoom images

Great app but only News app I know of where you cannot zoom images. Not great if your eyesight is poor :-(

Unreliable at opening

RNZ app will come up with error of “Something is wrong”. Pity

Not fit for purpose

This app is maddening and the state broadcaster has a responsibility to do better.

It frequently crashes, the audio stops all the time even when it says it’s playing, the search function is a joke, as is the ‘now playing’ function which often bears no resemblance to scheduling, not to mention the screen lock bug mentioned in many other reviews.

When was it last updated for god’s sake?!
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Font size and UX issues

Good source of news, but the not size is way too small and not adjustable. It’s crazy this simple issue remains after all these years.

Also you can touch the text of a story and it will jump to another story without reason.

Boggles my mind that the developers don’t make the app more accessible. Better off using the website.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

12 issues

App stops playing audio when screen locks

Bug

Crashes on iPhone 14 with iOS 18.5

Bug

HomePod connection drops after seconds

Bug

News items fail to open randomly

Bug

Swipe-to-go-back navigation broken

Bug

App cuts out mid-playback

Bug

Buffering and stopping issues

Bug

Dark mode renders graph legends unreadable

Bug

iPad display shows narrow phone-sized view

Bug

News articles stuck on stale cached versions

Bug

Playback jumps back/forward during live streams

Bug

App hangs when opening news items

Bug

Requested Features

13 requests

Dynamic Type/adjustable font size support

Feature

Image zoom functionality in articles

Feature

iPad-optimized app version

Feature

Granular notification settings (sports, crime, regional)

Feature

Sleep timer feature

Feature

Skip forward/backward 30-second buttons

Feature

Home button on every page

Feature

Widget for breaking news

Feature

Better CarPlay functionality

Feature

Direct speaker/Sonos integration

Feature

Program schedule display in app

Feature

Offline access to downloaded content

Feature

Siri voice command support

Feature

FAQ

What does the RNZ app do?

The RNZ app provides access to New Zealand's 100% ad-free public broadcaster. You can follow breaking news, listen live to RNZ radio stations (National, Pacific, Concert), and enjoy programmes, podcasts, and video on demand anytime, anywhere.

What are the key features of the RNZ app?

Key features include breaking news alerts, live streaming of all RNZ radio stations, a comprehensive library of programmes and podcasts, a play queue for organizing listening, offline listening capabilities, and personalization options like favorites and bookmarks.

Is the RNZ app free to use?

Yes, the RNZ app is completely free to download and use. It is also 100% ad-free, ensuring an uninterrupted listening experience.

Can I listen to content offline with the RNZ app?

Yes, you can download programmes, podcasts, or individual audio items to your play queue for offline listening. This allows you to enjoy content without an internet connection.

What kind of content can I find on the RNZ app?

The app offers a wide range of content including breaking news, live radio broadcasts from National, Pacific, and Concert stations, news bulletins, live blogs, live-streamed video, and a full collection of RNZ's programmes, podcasts, and series.